Patient's question:
Last month, my period arrived on August 26th. It was supposed to come around September 23rd this month, but due to an issue, I started taking Mifepristone tablets on September 19th to delay my period. On the evening of September 21st (which should have been the safe period), I had sexual intercourse without using any contraception. Could I be pregnant? Can I take emergency contraception? Will there be an interaction between the progesterone tablets and the birth control pills?Doctor's answer:
Mifepristone is a progestin medication that has clinical effects of delaying menstruation or inducing menstruation. However, when used alone in small doses to regulate menstruation, this medication does not provide contraception. If sexual activity occurs during this period, effective contraceptive measures must be taken.